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Picky Eaters: 9 Tips that Health Professionals Recommend
When you are a parent and your child is not eating, this can be so stressful! This is often the case for parents of children who are picky or fussy eaters. Not only are parents stressed. This can greatly impact the whole family. As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, I have worked with the family to […]
What is Sensory Processing Disorder? And How to Help Your Kids
Sensory Processing Disorder was coined in the 1950s by A. Jean Ayres, PhD, who was an Occupational Therapist. She was interested in how brain function impacted the way children developed and interacted with the world. Sensory processing refers to how our brains process information from our senses. Our five main senses are seeing, hearing, touching, […]
Everything you need to know about Therapy Putty
Therapy putty is a product specifically designed for hands and is loved by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and hand therapists alike! It’s used by people who are suffering from hand problems, including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, or in children to increase dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand strength. Many therapists find this tool effective because it […]
Sensory Sleep Guide For Parents: Sensory Processing Disorder and Sleep Issues
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a neurological disorder that occurs when you perceive sensory information with either too high or too low of a response. Some children with SPD can have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep. Sensory processing disorder and sleep issues have a strong connection due to the overstimulation of certain senses experienced […]
What is a Sensory Meltdown? + 5 Tips To Calming Kids During Meltdown
If you’ve only just experienced your first sensory meltdown with your child, you may be feeling completely overwhelmed and like you will never survive this. But, I can assure you that it does get easier! And if you’re not even sure if your child’s had a sensory meltdown, you’re probably here to understand what exactly […]
10 Signs Your Child May Need Occupational Therapy – Expert Tips
Occupational Therapy aims to helps people, both children and adults, learn how to effectively and appropriately live, act, and respond to their life, responsibilities, and others around them. Now, while most people don’t need help with these things, it is more common than you would think for someone to need Occupational Therapy. The best way […]
5 Benefits of Telehealth Therapy Sessions
Going to appointments can sometimes be a pain. There is time spent driving there and in the waiting room. If you have children, this can also increase the amount of time getting them reading, putting them in the car and entertaining them during this whole process. Luckily, more and more providers are offering telehealth services […]
What is Occupational Therapy? (Explained By OTs)
As Occupational Therapists, we often get asked questions like “So you help people get back to work after an injury? “So, that’s kind of like a physiotherapist?” “So, that’s like Occupational Health and Safety?” As Occupational Therapists, we get asked “What is Occupational Therapy” all the time – both professionally and personally. Sometimes it is […]
Sensory Play: Benefits, Ideas & Activities
When it comes to teaching young children new things, play is one of the single best strategies an adult can use. In fact, scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain – unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes between 10-20 […]
9 Multisensory Activities For Sensory Handwriting: Easy To Setup
Do you want your child to learn their alphabet but often find it difficult for them to focus? How often do you feel like a broken record, telling your children to practice handwriting? Well, handwriting is actually a really hard task! Handwriting requires a combination of complex skills such as visual, physical fine motor, gross […]
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